Monday, October 13, 2008

Isn't this pumpkin candle adorable? I bought it at the grocery store (Nob Hill for those of you who are local) for only $2.99. It's too cute to burn, I think I'll just use as a decoration. Okay, the cute little pumpkin candle is not the reason I'm so excited.

Disclaimer: I am now going to toot my own horn a little lot. Some may see this as arrogant but I think those of you who read my blog regularly probably have picked up on the fact that I'm a little mega dramatic and I get easily excited over little things. I happen to believe that we should never lose our childish enthusiasm and I refuse to lose mine.

Okay...I did a Google search on "painting furniture" yesterday and my blog came up as #3 on the list! Can you believe that??? I could not believe it! First on the list is HGTV and then Martha Stewart and then ME!!!! OH! MY! GOSH! I am directly below Martha Stewart on a Google search! I felt like I was going to have a heart attack...really! I was at work when I found this out and I printed it out and ran around to show my friends because I could not hold in all this excitement. I even called my mom and dad! Back in April I did a post when I was #4 but #3 and right below Martha is so much more exciting! And even more exciting...I did a Google search on "painting furniture white" and I'm #1!

Google search results change all the time so at any given moment I could be down in the listing so I had to do a "print screen" to save it. I actually want to frame it, I'm that excited! You can click on it to enlarge it if you don't believe me!

Go celebrate your little achievments today and turn them into something big!!! It will make you feel so good! I think we all deserve to celebrate ourself once in awhile!

Cindy, that is how I originally came across your site many months ago when I was trying to find tips on painting furniture. I immediately bookmarked your site and now it is in my most visited section. You are such an inspiration! Thank you for everything you share. Donna in Memphis

Hi Cindy - love the candle, the dishes, and oh well, everything you do. I know that it's a real accomplishment to be #1 & #3 in any google search. But, let's be honest - you are REALLY GOOD.....you deserve to be at the top. Debbie

Dearest Cindy~ That is fantastic! And you have every reason to be proud! All of us that are your biggest fans are cheering for you! I'm just wondering why you aren't at least number two!! You go girl!!

Cindy, congratulations :-) It makes perfect sense to me that you'd be #3 after the big names. You're "one of us" and make the whole process approachable! (And btw, great job on the job sale finds. Wow!)

Congratulations Cindy! I know exactly what you feel like. Until I started getting mega hits on the bedroom I posted on RMS, I didn't know HGTV had featured it in their on-line newsletter as "Room of the Month" for Feb 2008! I printed it out and it's hanging on my refrigerator...a reminder of my "15 minutes of fame." :)

OMG Cindy, You are so cute...lol...I totally understand you excitement, I would have a heart attack too if anything with my name showed up on a google search...lolThat pumpkin candle is 2die4, wish we could get anything like that here in DK.

Cindy, You go girl. Toot your own horn and if someone doesn't like it toot louder! You are talented and everyone knows it! Love your garage sale items-just what I would have brought! Keep on keeping on! Sharon

Oh, Cindy. That is so awesome! YOU GO GIRL! Go ahead and toot away, because you really deserve it!

Our very own Martha Juniorette. This is super exciting!

On a side note, it's kinda funny that you mention it. Because I too was feeling quite "wow'ed" and honored. That you stopped by my blog. That was so sweet of you. I really didn't expect it; I know you've got so many to visit. But thank you, for making me feel special. You are such a sweetie.:-)

Well, I am not surprised one bit! I read your blog a lot on my work laptop, and because I have to keep clearing cache I pretty much just pull you up by searching 'romantic home' in google, and you are #1 on that list!

Hi Cindy,You should be so proud of yourself and enjoy every minute of it, I did the same thing when I did the RMS and it went to front page! I was so excited I could hardly contain myself and felt like I had to share it with my blog friends cause they would understand my excitment! Thats what friends are for to enjoy your accomplishments with you!!Hugs~Kelly

That is really neat. I only found you because I was search engining Romantic Country magazine. Hello? You always have like 30 peolpe on your blog-regularly. I think you SHOULD be proud. God gave you some talent! Enjoy that!Wendy

Hi Cindy:Congratulations!!! How exciting that must of been to see your name come up like that. It would be cool if we would see you do a segment on Martha Stewart's show next. You should be proud of yourself for all your accomplishments. Keep up the good work.Ginger

okay okay okay... ya gotta add a footnote... you are #3 - OUT OF 536,000!!!!! That is fantastic... and not only do you get the ranking, but your blog is tremendous through and through - it's not like ya got #3 for nothing... you got it cuz really your projects and you ARE amazing!Hugs and Congratulations...Pattyanne... and I was a single mom for 13 years - so you're a double inspiration for me!

You should be excited! I was once 1st on a Google search for a recipe. It was only for a short time and I didn't think to print it out. da!. I wish I had thought to do that. I'd frame it!Anyway, that's how I found your blog. I was searching how to paint furniture white, and found you. I've been checking on you every day since. You are in my top three to check on every day. Can you guess who the other two blogs are?Cheers!Rita

That is pretty cool. Hey, what is a blog anyway but a way to toot your own horn. I never thought to search for myself...I'll be trying it though. Question for you about painting. I painted a dried up swing and the paint peeled off (I sanded and primed it). Now I have a dried up porch rocking chair that I would like to paint but am afraid it won't stay on. What should I do?

Oh! My! Gosh! You go girl! That is just amazing that you show up in Google on the first page, let alone within the first 1-3 listings. You deserve the praise and you should feel proud. That's just great!

and to think...i've been reading your fabulous blog almost since day one...almost. you rock sister! gooooooo Google! i'll BET you could BEAT the martha. i like your decorating style better anyway...many blessings!

WOW~~~That is so great! When I paint something I would for sure look up and see how you did it. Your projects always come out so pretty.Hugs,gingerOH! I say some white pumkins and Albertson' market if you live by one check it out.

Hi Cindy! I think my computer screen is about to explode cuz I can feel your excitement!lol And rightly so!!!! You just never know what blogland will do for you! See your year is going to keep getting better and better!!!! Congrats! Sincerely, Jeannette

You go girl!!!!You deserve it with all the hard work you do!! Please visit my blog and see my $2.00 that my guys put an beautiful granite top on for me! I would like to have your imput when you have time!God Bless you!!

Cindy -- I love it!! But, guess what?! We are both at the top of the list for painting furniture. What is my google search for? It's a little embarrasing to admit to such a creative gal as you but check out my post that comes up under "afraid of painting furniture" as the #1 top spot on google... I think I might be the only one in the world..LOL..

Congratulations! That is so awesome...I don't blame you one bit for being so excited...and I loved what you said about "child-like enthusiasm"...God forbid that any of us should lose that!!!

I for one...think that you totally deserve that #3 spot on Google search...if not #1!!! I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing all of the beautiful transformations of all your furniture projects and have learned so much!!!

Oh Cindy..I am not surprised at all..girl I am so happy for you and so tickled to say I 'know' you!!! lol lol I too still get excited over the littlest and simpliest of things..you go girl...that is something to be proud of!!! Have a great week sweetie!

How great for you, sweet Cindy! Good things happen to good people! Thanks so much for all you share with us! And I'm with you ~ just stay like a little kid in the enthusiasm department ~ I'm going to!! :O)

Dear Cindy, you are so precious! I read your blog and laughed out loud while I pictured you running around to your friends, and calling your parents to tell them the incredible news! If something like that happened to me, I'd do exactly the same thing!!!

I wonder, have you ever considered writing a book? I think you would be quite good at it! Blessings to you, dear Cindy!

Oh, and by the way, that candle is just beautiful!! I wonder if I could find something like that around here (Dallas)?. Note to self: go shopping for cute pumpkin candle this weekend!!

Cindy - Congratulations! It IS exciting for you! About 42 years or so again as a new bride I vividly remember painting and antiquing furniture I had picked up for a song at second handed stores (actually my pieces were real antiques). My Mom was mortified that I chose to paint a washstand blue, then cover it with a dark wash and wipe it off. I loved it and so did everybody else, but my Mom! Right now, my nephew and his wife are enjoying it and funny thing...they are now living in my Mom's home! She is in assisted living. I am so pleased and happy for you!

Cindy, your stuff is beautiful but I have a question for you. Aren't you getting alittle over-crowded in your home with all the stuff you buy? I used to buy like you do, but honestly as much as I want to (I LOVE yard sales and flea markets) I have NO more room. As a matter of fact I have been thinking lately I have too mcuh stuff and maybe less is more. I don't know.

anonymous: I don't think I have too much stuff. I have room for everything I buy. I'm not a "less is more" type of person and I don't think I ever will be. It's not like I'm a hoarder and just buying stuff and putting it in closets never to look at it again. I use everything I buy!

Congratulations! I would be just as excited if I were you! :) In our family, we love celebrating any achievement, even those some might say are "small"! It's so fun! :) So you should definitely celebrate! :)Have a great day! :)